Peace begins within each of us. For every person who finds Inner Peace there is one less place in the world that needs work. As a peaceful collective consciousness grows in numbers so does the momentum towards a peaceful planet. Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" really has a good message that we all should apply before setting out to heal the world. However it is often the case that we find it easier and more rewarding to help others first, which really is okay as long as it is performed as an act of selfless service.